Source: CBS Photo Archive / Getty Tamar Braxton Opens Up About Divorce & Lindsay Lohan Drama It seems that somehow after divorce and abuse allegations, Tamar Braxton and ex-husband Vincent Herbert are friends again. In fact, in a new update courtesy of the “Wanna Love You Boy” singer, she comments that they’re “great.” “Vince and I don’t work together anymore but I’m glad I got my friend back,” Tamar said, according to The Jasmine Brand . “Our relationship is great. Obviously, I never thought I’d be in this situation but I think it’s for the best.” Tamar goes on to admit that mixing business with pleasure with her husband became very “toxic” —so maybe she’s right, as far as their breakup being for the best. “I think there’s hope that he’s happy and definitely hope for my own happiness because us together and working together was completely toxic. Our marriage had absolutely no hope after a few years of working together, the way we was working together.” Elsewhere, Tamar talks Lindsay Lohan hating following her Celebrity Big Brother win (Although, Lohan later claimed she was hacked). Shady Tay said the Lohans are at the TOP of her prayer list. “Well we are going to keep the Lohans on the top of the prayer list. They have been there for about ten years. We are going to leave them at the TOP of the list.” As far as if she’d do the show again, that’s a NO. “GOD NO! AIN’T NO CHECK, AIN’T NO CHICKEN!.” she said, according to the publication.
As you’ve no doubt heard by now, Tristan Thompson was caught cheating on Khloe Kardashian last month. There was nothing terribly surprising about the situation, as Tristan has been caught cheating on Khloe multiple times in the past. This time, however, Tristan’s choice of cheating partner left Khloe and her fans absolutely floored. Thompson hooked up with Jordyn Woods , the longtime best friend of Khloe’s youngest sister, Kylie Jenner. The episode left Woods’ life absolutely shattered. At the time of the incident, Jordyn was living in Kylie’s guesthouse . She’s since been kicked out and forced to move back in with her mother. Jordyn lost not only her best friend and her home, but also her sole means of support. (Kylie is so rich that being her bestie counts as a job.) Insiders say Woods is in damage control mode and hoping to salvage what’s left of her career and public image. Against the advice of those who believe she should simply lay low for a while, Jordyn recently sat down for an interview with Jada Pinkett Smith with the goal of gaining some empathy from the online hordes who have been hurling vitriol for weeks. Interestingly, however, Tristan seems to have no major concerns about his own reputation. In fact, as you can see from his latest Instagram post, the Cleveland Cavs forward is living the good life these days. For obvious reasons, Tristan has been keeping a relatively low profile on social media in recent weeks. That came to an end Thursday night, however, as Thompson posted a pic in which he appears to be enjoying some red wine. The stark difference between Tristan and Jordyn’s situations has led many to cry foul over the way Woods has been mistreated by the Kardashians, their fans, and the media. Yes, she betrayed those closest to her, and perhaps she deserves to lose their friendship as a result. But it’s important to remember the facts of the situation: For one thing, Jordyn is 21 — an age at which idiotic mistakes are pretty much par for the course. On top of that, Jordyn’s not the one who was in a relationship at the time of the infidelity. Yes, she certainly owes a great deal of loyalty to Khloe — but not as much as Khloe’s baby daddy. We’re not proposing that Jordyn should be completely let off the hook for her misdeeds — we’re merely suggesting it might be time to redistribute the blame a bit. View Slideshow: Jordyn Woods & Tristan Thompson Hooked Up For a MONTH Before Getting Caught?! [UPDATED]
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We’ve said it before, and goodness knows how many times we’ll say it in the future, but man, poor Khloe. How much can one person go through? And yeah, she’s rich and famous and beautiful, so that’s nice, and there are definitely people who have it harder than her. But that doesn’t mean that she hasn’t had more than her fair share of hardships. She lost her father to cancer, she had a series of short relationships that ended badly, and that was all before Lamar Odom. She obviously loved Lamar deeply — deeply enough to marry him after knowing him for like a month — but we all know that didn’t turn out well. He ended up doing hard drugs, cheating on her, and publicly humiliating her, and that’s why she filed for divorce. Of course, she put the divorce on hold when he very nearly died after an overdose so that she could help him out, but it was finalized a while after. That’s already a lot, right? Enter Tristan Thompson! Khloe started dating Tristan while his ex was expecting a child with him , which honestly wasn’t a great look. But still, she seemed absolutely smitten with him, and soon enough she was pregnant with his child, too. It turned out that he’d been cheating on her — he got caught twice, but there’s no telling how many times he did it successfully. Still, she stayed with him for the sake of their daughter, True, and probably because she just wanted things to work out for once. But then things took a very serious turn. Last weekend, Tristan was caught getting awfully fresh with none other than Jordyn Woods, Kylie Jenner’s best friend. Why though? Seriously, why? Who thought that would turn out well? Tristan and Jordyn were spotted making out in a club, which was dumb, because the news got back to Khloe real quick, and she finally ended things with Tristan. And then the family ended things with Jordyn. It must have been a very eventful week for everyone involved , and according to this new report from People, Khloe is having a tough time adjusting to it all. Totally fair. “Khloe is still hurt,” a source tells the site. “She still can’t believe that Tristan hooked up with Jordyn.” “Everyone thinks she will be better off now. Tristan won’t be able to hurt her again.” And as everyone who’s heard about this mess can figure out, “For him to hook up with Jordyn is the ultimate betrayal.” But things aren’t all bad! “Khloe has so much to look forward to,” the source says. “True is such an amazing little girl. Khloe has a great life with her.” “Khloe will focus on True and her job that she also loves.” Thankfully it won’t be a huge change in her day-to-day life, since she’s been “living in L.A. alone with True for months.” Still, “It’s always difficult when you realize a relationship that you have worked hard on to keep is completely over.” “But for Khloe, although it seemed like she was always hoping Tristan would change, she has been acting for a while like she has moved on.” She and True “have their routine and schedule in L.A. that Khloe loves,” and “this will not change for Khloe.” The insider adds that “When she was pregnant, she never expected to be a single mom though.” “Tristan’s behavior has definitely shocked her. Khloe is the nicest, most caring and giving person.” View Slideshow: Khloe Kardashian Shades Jordyn Woods, Puts on Brave Face for the Press Here’s hoping that she’s really planning on leaving him for good, because he definitely doesn’t deserve any more chances. There’s a guy somewhere out there who won’t treat her like this, so let’s also hope that she finally finds him!
As you’ve likely heard by now, Jordyn Woods was caught hooking up with Tristan Thompson at a house party earlier this week, The fallout was severe for Tristan, who has finally been dumped by Khloe Kardashian. But believe it or not, it might be far worse for Jordyn. Woods was living in Kylie Jenner’s guesthouse when news of the cheating scandal broke. Now, she’s been kicked out and forced to move back in with her mother. Worse than the loss of Jordyn’s living quarters, however, is the loss of Kylie’s friendship — and all it’s lucrative implications. Kylie is soon to be the world’s youngest billionaire , and Jordyn was poised to be her Gayle King. Kylie is one of the few people on the planet so wealthy and famous that being a member of her inner-circle amounts to a career. Jordyn was in on the ground floor — and she threw it all away for one night with a dude who plays for the freakin’ Cavs. So it should come as no surprise that Woods is already out hustling — making appearances and glad-handing in hopes of ensuring that she’ll still have some semblance of a career once the dust settles. While most stars would be keeping a low-profile if they were in her position, Jordyn attended a launch party for her fake eyelash brand Eylure on Thursday night. Jordyn Woods on Tristan Thompson Scandal She briefly addressed the crowd, and — as you can see in the video above — she even made passing reference to her current scandal. “Through everything that’s been going on, you know it’s been real, and Eylure has been super real,” Woods told the crowd. Needless to say, “it’s been real” is a bit of an understatement. Now, Jordyn is being accused of not taking the situation seriously enough as a result of her remarks. To be fair, however, this was a professional event, and it probably wouldn’t have been a good look if she’d gotten up there and sobbed hysterically. Then again, if she did that and her Eylure eyelashes remained in place … What a lost viral marketing opportunity! View Slideshow: Jordyn Woods & Tristan Thompson Hooked Up For a MONTH Before Getting Caught?!
Source: VALERIE MACON / Getty Emotions are high following reports from the Chicago Police Department that Jussie Smollett staged his January 28 attack. Reactions from political commentators, social media users, and celebrities close to Smollett have opened up conversations about hate crimes, the trustworthiness of police and the power of the media. As we reported earlier and according to Jussie’s interview with Good Morning America last week, the Empire star says he was picking up food from Subway one night when someone called him a racist and homophobic slur. Jussie was then allegedly attacked by two masked men who poured an unknown substance on him and put a noose around his neck. The alleged incident sparked social media outrage and at first, the CPD reported that they were treating Smollett like a victim. But now, according to ABC7 , police are saying Smollett paid two Nigerian brothers $3,500 to stage his attack. The 36-year-old is now being charged with one count of felony disorderly conduct for filing a false police report. Jussie turned himself in to authorities on Thursday and if convicted, he can face up to three years in prison and substantial fines. In a press conference, Chicago Police Superintendent Eddie Johnson said Smollett staged the incident because he was “dissatisfied with his salary.” Jussie allegedly staged his attack with the Osundairo brothers — one of them was Smollett’s personal trainer while the other one was an extra on Empire. S urveillance footage shows the brothers purchasing the ski masks allegedly used in the attack, and it also shows them buying a red ball cap and gloves. Even before the alleged attack, police claim Jussie faked a letter he received on the Chicago set of Empire that included racist and homophobic statements. The letter, which was sent on January 22, is currently in the FBI crime lab for analysis. According to an ABC7 legal analyst, Jussie could also face charges for the letter if it’s proven to be a hoax, and he could possibly serve up to five years in prison. All this updated information has caused a roller coaster of emotions from people. 20th Century Fox and Fox Entertainment released a statement Thursday morning reading: “We understand the seriousness of this matter and we respect the legal process. We are evaluating the situation and we are considering our options.” Meanwhile, some people are already labeling Smollett as guilty even before a trial has started: https://twitter.com/missnemmanuel/status/1098647071241003009 Others are already hoping he’ll see prison time if found guilty… If found guilty, Jussie Smollett should not only serve prison time, but he should also be forced to pay back every cent to the Chicago PD that was spent on his hate crime hoax. — #ThePersistence (@ScottPresler) February 21, 2019 Then, of course, people like Trump used Jussie’s case as another excuse to defend MAGA minions. . @JussieSmollett – what about MAGA and the tens of millions of people you insulted with your racist and dangerous comments!? #MAGA — Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) February 21, 2019 But despite how bleak everything seems, there are still people supporting Jussie no matter the outcome of the case. I don’t pretend to know what really happened. But I continue to pray for Jussie’s physical, mental, and emotional wellbeing. I also continue to support and BELIEVE the victims of hate crimes, sexual assault, other forms of violence. https://t.co/qcoebf3i7n — Marc Lamont Hill (@marclamonthill) February 21, 2019 I’ve been vocal about this situation & my love for Jussie & his entire family. I will continue to hope for the best for everyone involved as things continue to unfold. And I, like all of you, will watch them unfold. But believing victims is always the right choice. Always. — yvette nicole brown (@YNB) February 21, 2019 Many people continue to remain supportive, especially because of the Chicago Police Department’s long history of corruption. The cover-up of Laquan McDonald ‘s murder by Chicago officials and the almost 20 years of Chicago police torture cases serve as two examples of CPD’s corruption. The Chicago PD has dedicated immense energy to arresting Jussie, versus waiting 13 months to release the tape of 17yo Laquan McDonald being shot by a Chicago Police Officer. The dash cam video of the shooting showed McDonald had been walking away from the police when he was shot. https://t.co/rGqXaNSqrz — Eliza Orlins (@eorlins) February 21, 2019 Some people even gave personal examples of not being treated fairly by the CPD… Let me say this as a black, gay ex-Chicago resident (not reporter): A few years ago my neighbors spewed racist and homophobic epithets at me and friends, lit a grill under my porch and tried to smoke us off. Chicago police wouldn’t let me even file a report. — Zach Stafford (@ZachStafford) February 21, 2019 Superintendent Eddie Johnson also annoyed a lot of people when he spoke about the Jussie case, saying , “I just wish that the families of gun violence in this city got this much attention because that’s who really deserves the amount of attention that we’re giving to this particular incident.” Ironcially, CPD has had a low homicide clearance rate even before the Jussie case. According to ABC7 , only a reported 17 percent of murders were solved in 2017 alone. So once again, the CPD has a history of not being good, and some social media users let this be known. *Looks at CPD clearance rate* Lmao https://t.co/MydJ8UpNhW — JBG (@jeauxsef_) February 21, 2019 Chicago handled this Jussie case fast as hell. You done showed your cards CPD, fix your clearance rate now. #JussieSmollettHoax — Jennyfer (@TheNavigaytor) February 21, 2019 Chicago PD has murdered people with guns and covered it up, though. https://t.co/QyOVNt1J6k — Bree Newsome Bass (@BreeNewsome) February 21, 2019 I'm pretty sure the murder of Laquan McDonald and the cover up carried out from CPD to the mayor's office as well as decades of systemic racism against Black Chicagoans has done more to “damage the image of Chicago” than the Smollett case has. — Bree Newsome Bass (@BreeNewsome) February 21, 2019 Meanwhile, Jussie’s family still seems to be supporting him, with his siblings Jazz, Jake and Jocqui showing up to Chicago court on Thursday for Jussie’s bail hearing . Even some of Jussie’s celebrity friends are continuing to keep him in their prayers. Tyler Perry spoke on Jussie’s situation on Facebook and used the disappearance of Terrance Williams and Felipe Santos as an intro: “How I wish that the disappearance of Terrance Williams and Felipe Santos could get half as much attention as this Jussie Smollett thing. I have personally spoken to Jussie, and he is adamant that he’s telling the truth. Also, everyone that I know who knows him says that he is not the kind of person who would make up such a horrible and awful thing. Yet the evidence seems to state otherwise. I’m lost for words. To stoke fears and raise racial tensions is wrong in every situation on ALL SIDES! Yet my prayers are still with him and his family and our Nation. CAN WE PLEASE STOP THE HATE!” Sides will surely continue to be taken. But Jussie’s defense urges people to acknowledge due process before coming to any conclusions. In a statement, Smollett’s lawyer wrote: “Like any other citizen, Mr. Smollett enjoys the presumption of innocence, particularly when there has been an investigation like this one where information, both true and false, has been repeatedly leaked. Given these circumstances, we intend to conduct a thorough investigation and to mount an aggressive defense.” The saga continues.
Millions have been left confused and outraged by reports that Empire star Jussie Smollett staged an attack , which he then reported as a racist and homophobic hate crime perpetrated by two Trump-supporting white men. While no charges have been filed against the actor yet, his case is set to go before a grand jury as early as this week. Smollett is clearly gearing up for a legal battle, and he’s reportedly hired famed defense attorney Mark Geragos, who’s apparently planning to argue that Smollett is being framed by the Chicago Police Department. Needless to say, Smollett’s got a hard road ahead of him. If the allegations against him prove to be accurate, then the best he can hope for is that he’ll lose his career but retain his freedom. The worst-case scenario for the actor is that he’ll be sent to prison. As new facts emerged about the case, Smollett lost support from several high-profile defenders — but it seems he still has some powerful VIPs in his corner. Earlier this week it was reported that Smollett would be fired from Empire . On Tuesday, those reports were amended, and sources close to the show revealed that Smollett’s role on the show has been dramatically reduced for the season’s final two episodes with the goal of eventually cutting him loose. Today, however, Fox issued a statement revealing that Smollett has not been fired and neither the network nor the producers of Empire have any intention of firing him anytime soon. “Jussie Smollett continues to be a consummate professional on set and as we have previously stated, he is not being written out of the show,” the statement reads. This is surprising news for a number of reasons. With the show’s ratings already declining over the past two seasons, the Smollett scandal could be the nail in the coffin for Empire . While it makes sense that producers would wait until the police investigation to be completed before they would make a final decision on Smollett’s future, it’s puzzling that they would issue any statement at all about his role on the show. We know that for the show’s second-to-last episode of the season, Smollett’s role has been reduced from nine scenes to four. He was also scheduled to perform a song that has now been excised entirely. The move represented a subtle compromise that would allow producers the option to gradually write Smollett out of the series. Today’s announcement is something of a bold move, as it might be interpreted by some as a sign that Smollett has his boss’ wholesale support. View Slideshow: Jussie Smollett: Did He REALLY Stage His Own Attack?! Empire Star Under Investigation [UPDATED]
Source: Alberto E. Rodriguez / Getty Captain Marvel Gets Swarmed With Misogynist Reviews Captain Marvel doesn’t come out until next month, but the film’s Rotten Tomatoes page is already filled with negative reviews. The reviews aren’t about the actual movie, though, but the movie’s lead, Brie Larson , and some comments she made that rubbed some angry white dudes the wrong way (go figure). When speaking on the nature of press junkets recently, Larson advocated for opportunities for a more diverse community of film critics and journalists. Her most recent comments went down during an interview in the March 2019 issue of British Marie Claire , where Brie gave her take on the “overwhelmingly white male” representation among film critics–she even reached out to Dr. Stacy Smith from USC’s Annenberg Inclusion Initiative, whose 2017 study revealed that 80 percent of film critics were men; Top critics who are women of color make up only 2.5 percent. This isn’t the first time Larson has made her stance on the issue of diversity and inclusivity known. Last June, she expressed her concerns during a speech at the Women in Film Crystal + Lucy Awards , highlighting how white males aren’t always be the right audience to review every single type film. “I don’t need a 40-year-old white dude to tell me what didn’t work about A Wrinkle in Time ,” she said. “It wasn’t made for him! I want to know what it meant to women of color, biracial women, to teen women of color.” She goes on to clarify: “Am I saying I hate white dudes? No, I am not. What I am saying is if you make a movie that is a love letter to women of color, there is an insanely low chance a woman of color will have a chance to see your movie, and review your movie.” These comments have angered white men who desperately need something to be angry about, and thus, the Rotten Tomatoes page of a film that’s not even out yet gets bombarded with negative reviews . Here’s a few examples of these “reviews”: “Once Brie went on an anti-White male tirade I lost interest in this movie. What should I pay to see a woman who hates White men.” “Larson has made it clear…men need not attend this movie.” “Why Marvel decided to cast a very vocal racist and sexist aimed at white males, I’ll never know.” “Larson’s sexist and racist attitudes don’t want me to spend money on this anyway, so here you go, Ms. Larson.” “Wish the lead actress wouldn’t have injected her dislike of white men into the discussion. A complete turnoff.” “as a white male i dont think Brie would want me watching this movie” Well, you get the idea. Once again, white men are threatened by the idea that someone other than them should also have a seat at the table. Don’t worry, we won’t miss y’all at the movie theaters on March 8.
Source: Jose Mosquera / Getty 29-year old Sean Milliken , who starred on TLC’s ‘My 600 Lb Life, has died due to complications of an infection. Sean’s father, Matt, took to Facebook to announce the sad news writing: “Sunday he was having problems with his breathing, they were able to resuscitate him and a short time later his heart stopped.” TLC also released a statement expressing their condolences to the Milliken family: “TLC is saddened to share that Sean Milliken has passed away. Viewers first met Sean in 2016 on ‘My 600-lb Life’ when he weighed over 900-lbs. Over the course of his weight loss journey, he victoriously lost over 400-lbs.” Sean’s health reportedly declined after his mom died of kidney disease in 2017. TLC released an old clip of Sean from last summer when they caught up with him after his mother’s death. Prayers up for rest of the Milliken family.
Source: STR / Getty Stunt Pilot Dies After Two Planes Crash Mid-Air Two Surya Kiran planes crashed mid-air as they practiced for India’s annual Aero show in Bengaluru. The incident , partially caught on tape, has left one stunt pilot dead. “One IAF Pilot has unfortunately lost his life. Two others injured shifted to hospital, but said to be out of danger. No injuries to any civilians. No major damage to any houses in ISRO colony. Fire Force has completely suppressed the fire.” Karnataka Director General of Police and Chief of Fire and Emergency Services M.N. Reddi , tweeted . According to reports, the planes collided while trying to perform some kind of maneuver. “During the rehearsal for the upcoming show, they reportedly collided mid-air while performing a manoeuvre. The Surya Kiran aerobatics demonstration team, comprising 13 pilots, use the Hawk Mk-132 aircraft made by UK-based BAE systems and HAL. These are reportedly supported Rolls-Royce Adour 871 engines,” ThisIsInsider.com states. See clip of the planes crashing to the ground and more photos of the aftermath below. Prayers up. #WATCH Two aircraft of Surya Kiran Aerobatics Team crashed today at Yelahanka airbase in Bengaluru, during rehearsal for #AeroIndia2019 . One civilian hurt. Both pilots ejected, the debris has fallen near ISRO layout, Yelahanka new town area. #Karnataka pic.twitter.com/gJHWx6OtSm — ANI (@ANI) February 19, 2019 pic.twitter.com/9b72LpM9nR — Karnataka Fire Dept (@KarFireDept) February 19, 2019
